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If you want extra assistance with studying for the GMAT, you can sign up for a Varsity Tutors San Francisco-Bay Area prep course. This program is perfect for those who enjoy preparing for the exam with a small group of people. The Graduate Management Admission Test, or the GMAT, determines whether one can handle the rigors of business school.
If you're wondering where to begin in preparing for the test, a San Francisco-Bay Area GMAT class may have the answer you're looking for. Each class occurs online, and it's taught by a skilled instructor. These Varsity Tutor GMAT prep classes help you become familiar with the exam's layout and expectations.
Admission to a school like San Francisco State University or the University of San Francisco-Masagung Graduate School of Management may depend on the score you receive on the GMAT. The test is made up of four sections, and it assesses skills that you would need to use upon enrolling in a graduate program. That's why it's important to get the necessary academic help to so that you can do well on the exam.
What could a San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT course help me review?
The GMAT is comprised of four main sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. People who take this test are both undergraduates and working professionals going back to school. The test contains multiple-choice and essay questions. You have three and a half hours to complete the test. The exam evaluates skills that will be vital during a business school education. Let's talk a little more about each section.
The Analytical Writing section is worth 0 to 6 points, and it has a 30-minute time limit. It requires you to read a short argument and then write an essay critiquing that argument. You're evaluated on your ability to present an argument as well as your writing quality.
The Integrated Reasoning section is worth 1 to 8 points and has a half-hour time limit. This portion has 12 multiple-choice questions covering table analysis, two-part analysis, graphics interpretation, and multi-source reasoning. The information in this section is presented in the form of text, graphics, and data. You have to analyze the information given to you in order to solve complex problems. On the day of the exam, you'll be provided with a calculator to use for this section.
The Verbal Reasoning section is worth 0 to 60 points, and it has a time limit of 65 minutes. It contains 36 multiple-choice questions with three question types: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction. The reading comprehension sub-section assesses your ability to summarize and analyze the author's main idea. The critical reasoning sub-section tests you on logical analysis and the comprehension of the structure of arguments. The sentence correction sub-section consists of long sentences that you need to check for errors.
The Quantitative Reasoning section is also worth 0 to 60 points, It has a 62-minute limit and has 31 multiple-choice questions covering problem-solving and data sufficiency. The problem-solving questions involve high school math topics like plane geometry and algebra. Each math question contains five possible answer choices. The data sufficiency questions have one question with two statements of data. You have to decide whether the presented data offers enough information to answer the question. Calculator use is not allowed for this section.
How does a San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT class assist me with studying for the exam?
Every San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT course is online. Whether you're a college student who wants to pursue a business career, or you're a professional who yearns for more professional challenges, we know that you have other obligations in your life. So, we try to make things easier for you by offering GMAT classes in two-week sessions or four-week sessions. You can start participating in lessons once you find a class that aligns with your lifestyle. All lessons are online, which easily accommodates those with full schedules. You can partake in sessions without leaving your bedroom, or you can engage in them from another location with internet access, such as your favorite coffeehouse or your local library.
Once you enroll in a San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT class, you'll communicate with a teacher and a few other students in a virtual classroom. You and your fellow students will work together as a group to prepare for sections covered on the GMAT. For example, you can review concepts in the Integrated Reasoning section or strengthen reading comprehension skills for the Verbal Reasoning section. Asking questions and discussing topics with your fellow students are excellent ways to study for the exam. Who knows? You may even make a new friend or two. In addition, you can engage in one-on-one instruction with the teacher if you desire private assistance with certain sections you have trouble with. Each session focuses on helping you reach for your ultimate goal.
What steps do I take to sign up for a San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT course?
Signing up for a San Francisco Bay-Area GMAT course doesn't only matter for test day. What you learn from it can make an impact on your professional or academic future. If you earn a high score on the GMAT, it shows graduate programs that you take your business career seriously. For college students, a GMAT exam with a high score may open opportunities for scholarships; for professionals, it may increase their chances of a promotion. A Varsity Tutors educational consultant can assist you in signing up for a course that suits your personal schedule. We can guide you with choosing the right one for you, whether you want to study on weekends or take a weekday morning course.
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Jean: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...tutoring the GMAT, SAT and a few high school math subjects. I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- ACT English
- High School Economics
- Math
- +30 subjects

Evan: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free time.... My goal is to create an environment in which I learn as much from my students as my students learn from me.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- Study Skills
- +130 subjects

Michael: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything, but everyone can improve with practice and guidance. There are usually several ways to teach...
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- The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Writing
- IB Global Politics SL
- Essay Editing
- +46 subjects

Cody: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- OAT
- PCAT
- DAT
- +127 subjects

Samantha: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...Analysis with a concentration in human factors & ergonomics. I've lived in San Francisco since August 2009 and I work as a user experience designer and consultant. I think a good education is one of the key factors to success in life and I'm passionate about teaching others and helping them learn to be successful in ways they never thought they could. In particular, I enjoy helping students discover a fondness for math and science,...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Design & Environmental Analysis
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Physics
- GMAT Verbal
- Algebra
- +22 subjects
Education & Certification
- UPTU - Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering
- University of Rochester - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing & Strategy
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Statistics
- Differential Equations
- Algebra 2
- +19 subjects

Paul: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
'Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro. Im passionate about Ocean Conservation, Marine Exploration and protecting the environment. I've worked hard to become a better teacher and mentor. I recently completed my Masters degree at Utah State University as an Environmental Engineer. I love working with students and get them interested in science and maths, especially chemistry! ... Make it fun, relevant, and interactive. Find common ground.... Find out about the student's hobbies and interests. What they find challenging and what their strengths are.
Education & Certification
- University of Melbourne - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
- Utah State University - Masters, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Environmental Science
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- +36 subjects

Robin: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...former attorney, nurse, guardian, and educator. I have earned five degrees in science, nursing, law, business, and taxation. I have owned and operated a private legal practice and nurse testing company, and I am TEFL certified. I have taught and mentored nurses and law students in classroom and clinical settings, and I have assisted professors while working in a university library on various research projects. I like to teach and work with students empowering them...
Education & Certification
- CSULB - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- USF - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- DAT
- MCAT
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +23 subjects

Bryan: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
I believe in being a life-long learner. An academic course should be designed to optimize a student's success. My goal is to teach mathematics, along with life skills at all levels, observation, critical thinking, organization, hard work, and reflection.
Education & Certification
- California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- ACT Math
- +28 subjects

Alexandra: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
I am a current graduate level student with a background in technical, science, and humanities coursework. I have years of experience putting this coursework into action through both teaching and technical positions. I enjoy tailoring my teaching methods to each individual student, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- Johns Hopkins University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- IB Psychology
- Middle School Writing
- +61 subjects

Alex: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...duty to aim higher with my students in grasping that new idea or internalizing the keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- DAT
- GRE
- +88 subjects

Stacie: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +134 subjects

Daniel: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the puzzle aspects of STEM subjects and the ability the literary arts have to make me believe I am watching events unfold in another time and place. When I'm not learning, I enjoy working with my hands. I've...
Education & Certification
- Utah Valley University - Bachelors, Aviation Administration
- Arizona State University - Masters, Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Accounting
- Other
- Algebra
- +49 subjects

Jonathan: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...tutoring seriously in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston Downtown - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- +121 subjects

Victor: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...an interest in teaching and would like to one day teach at a collegiate level. I feel tutoring would be a great way for me to get involved. As I believe each student learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Algebra 2
- Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +12 subjects

Vishnu: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...an Investment Banker for JMP Securities in the summer of 2015. I completed a Bachelors in Business Administration at West Virginia University and only recently made the move to sunny Southern California. Having previously studied pre-medicine, my educational interests have been quite varied and extensive. That said, I am most passionate about business, finance, math, and English courses. As an avid reader and amateur writer, English has long been a favorite subject and I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
- Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Biology
- 12th Grade Math
- Science
- +67 subjects

John: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- Art
- +110 subjects

Taylor: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...passionate about teaching and also volunteered for after school programs at nearby public schools. I now work as an engineer/business analyst. In my free time I enjoy martial arts and traveling. I took the GMAT a few weeks ago and did very well. All the learning techniques and tricks are fresh in my mind so I'll be sure to raise your score! I also enjoy tutoring math and science. Looking forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GMAT Verbal
- Math
- Trigonometry
- +19 subjects

Christina: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +58 subjects

Davis: San Francisco GMAT course instructor
...He received his Undergraduate Degree in 2018 from Drake University, where he studied Finance and Economics, graduating with University Honors. After graduation, Davis worked as an Underwriter and as a Financial Analyst. While working he also received a Certification in Data Analysis and Visualization from the University of Minnesota. He has received an overall score in the 99th percentile on the GMAT. This includes a high score on the Quantitative section, a perfect score on...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- Finance
- English
- +18 subjects